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First Desktop Computer
I personally remember my family obtaining our first desktop computer at this time. It was a DOS system with 5" floppy disks. The wider availability of personal computers led to further advances in technology and greater knowledge sharing. From: https://goughlui.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/msdos401-install-front.jpg -
Internet Availability in Homes
I remember having a dial-up connection to the internet. AOL, chatrooms, and instant messaging quickly became prevalent. Download speeds were extremely slow when technology advanced to the era where downloads were available.
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Y2K
Due to the "millennium bug" computers were said to be unable to recognize dates beyond 12/31/1999. An incredible amount of anxiety existed around what would happen when the date changed to 2000 due to technology of major infrastructure failing. -
Streaming Widely Available
Technology has advanced making bandwidth capable of supporting streaming being widely used in homes for entertainment on televisions, tablets, and even smart phones. Streaming has an impact on the cable/satellite service industry as well as movie theaters. From: https://deadline.com/2022/08/disney-just-passed-netflix-in-total-streaming-subscribers-1235089361/ -
Covid-19 Pandemic and Video Conferencing
The Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world, isolating people and protecting those most at risk. The lockdowns necessitated a different approach to meetings. Video conferencing software became widely available and inexpensive or free changing the way people interact with others, conduct business, learn, and seek medical care. From: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/09/23/zoom-adds-accessibility-features-now-you-can-move-windows-around/3495730001/
